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as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country
Nazism's almost epic nationalism appealed to downtrodden Germans still suffering the humiliation of being defeated in World War I
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as in devotion
love and support for one's country
American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations
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Recent Examples of nationalism
The memory of English nationalism Spike was raised with, along with the fear of outsiders, has kept Spike from the potential of discovering redemption for humanity.
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Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Again, in Hungary, punk is far from dead, but in many cases, its voice supports nationalism and extreme right-wing politics.
—Danielle Han, JSTOR Daily, 22 June 2025
Tariffs, trade wars, resource nationalism, and supply chain shocks are no longer rare disruptions—they’re the new normal.
—Samsurin Welch, Harvard Business Review, 18 June 2025
Major powers are turning inward and against each other, while protectionism, populism, and divisive nationalism are on the rise.
—Sturla Henriksen, Time, 5 June 2025
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Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Again, in Hungary, punk is far from dead, but in many cases, its voice supports nationalism and extreme right-wing politics.
—Danielle Han, JSTOR Daily, 22 June 2025
Tariffs, trade wars, resource nationalism, and supply chain shocks are no longer rare disruptions—they’re the new normal.
—Samsurin Welch, Harvard Business Review, 18 June 2025
Major powers are turning inward and against each other, while protectionism, populism, and divisive nationalism are on the rise.
—Sturla Henriksen, Time, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalism
patriotism
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The last decade, however, has seen patriotism among Democrats plummet while the Republican figure has remained virtually unchanged.—
Paul du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Ignorant New Yorkers would benefit from visiting Little Havana for a better understanding of American values — patriotism and a deep sense of gratitude to live here.—
Luka Ladan,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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